REVEALED: Pooches go unregistered in this council

THE Isaac region has one of the lowest dog registration rates in Queensland.

One in every six households that has a dog in the Isaac Regional Council area is registered, a figure which sparked the Paws-itive Blueprint for responsible dog ownership campaign.

Mayor Anne Baker said the community needed to work together to ensure all dog owners were held accountable if their pets were found wandering and unregistered.

"Not only is this a danger to public safety, but it makes it difficult to return animals safely to their owners without registered details,” she said.

" Owners will be up for an impoundment fee and registration fee before they're released home.

"To avoid this, harness pure pup power and register, microchip and make sure your yard is secure and safe. The great thing about registering is that if council picks up your dog, rangers return them for free in the first instance.”

To help counteract the low registrations, the council is offering 50 per cent off dog registration renewal.

For those registering for the first time, whether they've forgotten or just moved to Isaac, you'll be able to qualify for the 50 per cent discount next year.

Those residents who have registered dogs can take advantage of the 50 per cent discount until 5pm on September 6, 2019. Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/our-pawsitive- blueprint or your local council office.